CVE-2024-47821

Public Exploit
pyLoad vulnerable to remote code execution by download to /.pyload/scripts using /flashgot API

Description

pyLoad is a free and open-source Download Manager. The folder `/.pyload/scripts` has scripts which are run when certain actions are completed, for e.g. a download is finished. By downloading a executable file to a folder in /scripts and performing the respective action, remote code execution can be achieved in versions prior to 0.5.0b3.dev87. A file can be downloaded to such a folder by changing the download folder to a folder in `/scripts` path and using the `/flashgot` API to download the file. This vulnerability allows an attacker with access to change the settings on a pyload server to execute arbitrary code and completely compromise the system. Version 0.5.0b3.dev87 fixes this issue.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: pyload pyload
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pyload/pyload/security/advisories/GHSA-w7hq-f2pj-c53g vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47821?
CVE-2024-47821 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-47821?
To fix CVE-2024-47821, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-47821 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-47821 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-47821?
CVE-2024-47821 affects pyload pyload.
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